Thirty Eight

It was the most peaceful sleep I'd had in days, even if it was short, waking up a couple of hours later with Thane spooning me from behind, his strong arms wrapped around me. I sighed contently, and I felt him stir just a little, "Hey, little wolf," he said, still sounding a little bit asleep. "Hey, handsome Lycan," I responded, my voice playful, and he pulled me closer into him, starting to place soft kisses on my bare skin.

I couldn't help but smile, waking up with him like this, and leaned back, turning my head towards him until he lifted his and he my lips tenderly. He lingered there for a long moment, enjoying it, then sighed deeply. "We should get up," he said, as though he wished he didn't have to, "We still need to meet Elyanna before dinner." I gave him a confused look, "I thought you were inviting her here for dinner?" I asked, and he shook his head gently.

"I thought about it, but it's not ideal, and we said we'd have dinner with your Dad and your brother, too," he said,